Are you in the midst of getting your house ready for next year’s Lunar New Year, whether you’re just changing up the furniture or doing major renovation works?

It’s undeniable that IKEA is one of the first places people think of when buying furniture, but how often have you visited a friend’s place and found their sofa or dining table a tad too familiar?

In the pursuit of #homegoals, we’ve gathered a bunch of tried-and-tested furniture stores in Singapore that offer a twist in style compared to your friendly neighbourhood IKEA store, so that you can have that extra special touch in your home.

HipVan is a Singapore-grown brand that houses a selection of Scandinavian-styled furniture and home decor. Shop at their physical store to touch and feel what suits your home best. If you’d rather not travel down to their showroom, HipVan has an online platform for you to shop from the comforts of home.

Tucked away in an unassuming neighbourhood of Tai Seng, you’ll be surprised at how fast you can get lost in their huge space that houses vintage treasures to modern chic pieces at slashed prices. Started by a family of Karang Gunis(rag and bone), their brand has evolved to one of homeowners’ favourite these days. I have personally patronized Hock Siong & Co. before they gained traction on social media, and it is heartening to see that their humble business has stayed grounded since day one.

3. Taobao Furniture

We have a super easy guide here on how to shop on Taobao, so it’s time to put it to good use! If you’re looking for something different, stylish and of reasonable quality, Taobao should have all the answers.

We gathered some of the top Taobao sellers who have reasonably good reviews along with a variety of stylish furniture:

5. Castlery

Castlery wears their mission proud – that by cutting out the middleman in acquiring stylish furniture, prices are kept at an honest and reasonable price.

Be prepared to be spoilt for choice, especially with the wide range of affordable contemporary furniture. And when we say you’ll be spoilt for choice, we aren’t kidding: sofas, armchairs, beds, dining tables, lighting, rugs, accessories… whatever you need to furnish your nest, Castlery has it all.

As much as IKEA has remained price-competitive over the years, there are times where the sales sections of these lesser-known brands offer great deals. Or perhaps you are more willing to splurge in order to dress your home up with stylish pieces that are sure to strike conversation; you are now a proud owner of a bespoke or unique piece that you’re sure isn’t in a thousand other homes!

Know of anyone who has successfully done up their house in mostly non-IKEA furniture? Share with us!

Cover photo credit: Kirill Zakharov on Unsplash

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